plate no. 3858

Resting

Margit Selska, 1940

oilPost-Impressionismportraitfigureportraitapronlandscapebuckettree

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve muted tones and practice applying visible brushstrokes to create texture and form. Students will also learn to simplify complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the figure, the background, and the bucket.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background.
step 03
Mix the skin tones and apply them to the face and hands, paying attention to light and shadow.
step 04
Paint the apron and clothing, using visible brushstrokes to create texture.
step 05
Add details to the bucket and the surrounding foliage.
step 06
Refine the shapes and colors, adjusting values as needed.
step 07
Add final details and highlights.
step 08
Let dry and varnish.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · sap green · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors (e.g., blue and orange, green and red) to create grays and browns. Add white to lighten colors and create tints.

techniques